PV ACCREDITATION

[GCE]

During stage 6 load shedding, it was critical to "keep the lights" on, so a 5/8 kw with 6 panels was the solution, however as the schedule drops to a more consistent stage 2/3/4, we need to change the design from a critical power system to a system which is going to offer some form of savings and keep the lights on.

I think people have realised that spinning back the meter is not a money saving solution and they not going to be getting any ROI or huge savings on the bill, in fact quite the opposite. Those who thought complaining that their monthly bill has not reduced have realised, it's not such a smart move.

Fortunately for some it has paid for all their new material idols, but for others it has created huge debt which is going to take years to pay off and to make matters even worse, the registration process hasn't even started gaining momentum yet, boy is that going to entice the rats and mice.

If a system is oversized than payback will be longer and not look as good.
Smaller systems that utilise every bit of electricity produced show extremely good payback periods - It has to be set up correctly and managed which is where choosing the right electrical contractor is critical

[Leonsparky]

The way I see it, if you going to be working in the PV industry best you register with AREP, rather than the ECA or ECB or even the DOL for that matter.

AREP control the industry, if you not registered with them, no municipal registration, no insurance, no supplier discounts, no loan for installations

Why waste time dealing with he electrical industry, it seems the elctrical industry are just trying to get some of the abundance of gravy being shared at the moment

Lets ask the question again, who is in control ?

I see you put in a lot of effort into all your posts. However arep is a company run by plumber trying to teach electricians what to do. Their qualifications mean squat.
No they do not control the industry. In fact the industry won’t even notice if they are gone. Follow regulations irt who can and may.

[Leonsparky]

SAPVIA put the green card together as a training and quality course / document .Carel Ballack was involved at the time

There was a disagreement between suppliers, training centre providers etc at SAPVIA and so there was a split and AREP was formed - Carel Ballack went across and was involved again in putting course together and calling it another name.

I have said it before - When you have an association mainly being run by Suppliers and training centre providers you need to be careful on what the motive is .

ECA is run by Electrical contractors

No, sapvia created their own. Carel created something and tried to sell it to the industry such as eca and ecb. They told him to go away, he doesn’t have a track record nor any qualifications. So then he decided to fool everyone and open his own association and then lying about his qualifications.

[Isetech]

What is important ( dont know Carel, just seen posts and articles) his commitment to the solar industry, like most of us, trying to keep up with the rapid growth. I would be happy to sit with a person like him to learn a few a things.

I waste a lot of time on this platform, not because I just want to moan about the sad state of the elctrical industry, but because I am passionate about what I do. Carel seems to be passionate about the solar industry, I wish he would join this patform and teach those of us who want to learn more about solar.

No, sapvia created their own. Carel created something and tried to sell it to the industry such as eca and ecb. They told him to go away, he doesn’t have a track record nor any qualifications. So then he decided to fool everyone and open his own association and then lying about his qualifications.

[Leonsparky]

What is important ( dont know Carel, just seen posts and articles) his commitment to the solar industry, like most of us, trying to keep up with the rapid growth. I would be happy to sit with a person like him to learn a few a things.

I waste a lot of time on this platform, not because I just want to moan about the sad state of the elctrical industry, but because I am passionate about what I do. Carel seems to be passionate about the solar industry, I wish he would join this patform and teach those of us who want to learn more about solar.

I have been dealing with most guys in the industry. Trust me, he is not here to better the industry.
Anyway, dont want to be kept busy by a plumber.

Not sure if I’m allowed to post my number. I have a Whatsapp community of 1300 sparkies.

[Isetech]

Like I said, I can only judge him from what I read and seen on social media, I have not reason to post negative comments about him. We are all entitled to our own opinions, feel free to share yours.

Lets hope he find his way to this platform, so that he can share his opinion.

All input is welcome, the more positive the better.

I have been dealing with most guys in the industry. Trust me, he is not here to better the industry.
Anyway, dont want to be kept busy by a plumber.

Not sure if I’m allowed to post my number. I have a Whatsapp community of 1300 sparkies.

[Dave A]

All input is welcome, the more positive the better.

Amen to that

[Leonsparky]

Like I said, I can only judge him from what I read and seen on social media, I have not reason to post negative comments about him. We are all entitled to our own opinions, feel free to share yours.

Lets hope he find his way to this platform, so that he can share his opinion.

All input is welcome, the more positive the better.

Yes, just wanted to give some info as this is what the thread was about.